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Top-Down Deck Framing
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A fast, efficient—and accurate as all get-out—way to frame your next deck.
Deck Work Wish List
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Tools & Materials for the Outdoor Retreat
Exterior Wood Care for Pressure-Treated Lumber
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By Matt Weber Staining and Sealing to Fight Mother Nature.
Deck Stairs—Step By Step
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By Matt Weber I spent most of last spring building a big deck, so I wanted a big set of stairs to match. A width between seven to eight feet seemed like ample space for walking and be large enough to give the nearly 40-foot deck a visually complementary stair design. I had left the deck handrail unfinished […]
What Type of Wood do you Suggest for Building Outdoor Projects?
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Q: What type of wood do you suggest for building outdoor projects? A: Whether you’re building a deck, gazebo, raised garden bed or front porch, using natural, authentic wood is an excellent choice that affords several different options. Pressure-treated wood is the number one decking material in the country, and a long-time favorite of DIYers, builders and remodelers everywhere. […]
Enhance Decks with Wood-Plastic Composite Decking and Railing
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By Brent Gwatney Few things in life beat having a cold one on your deck while chicken wings and pork chops sizzle on the barbecue and hickory smoke fills the air. What other part of the home invites relaxation or forget-about-work partying with friends like the deck? For many of us, the design and construction of […]
Build Your Own Swimming Dock
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Here’s a 10×10′ swimming dock that you and your friends can build in a weekend.
A Deck for a Soldier
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The North American Deck & Railing Association (NADRA) Honors a Wounded U.S. Soldier
Take a Wood Deck Rail to the Next Level (Enhance a Deck Rail)
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Decorative accessories make a wooden handrail strong and stylish.
Remodeling your Deck with a PVC Decking System
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A PVC decking and handrail system serves as an attractive, low-maintenance alternative to traditional building materials.